Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 25 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Kamito Alpha x
RPM V2 Friction
| Score | Alpha x | V2 Friction |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Control | 3.3 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.7 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.7 (higher) | 3.4 |
| Touch | 3.7 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Spec | Alpha x | V2 Friction |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kamito | RPM |
| Shape | oval | oval |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.5–8.5 oz | 7.5–8.5 oz |
| Grip | medium | 4 1/8 |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | composite | composite |
| Core type | polymer | polymer |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱10,440 | ~₱14,500 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Kamito Alpha x
“Slightly heavier than my loco but less power 4/5.”
RPM V2 Friction
“Nice paddle for slicer and soft control gamer”
Kamito Alpha x vs…
RPM V2 Friction vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Kamito Alpha x has 3.6★ from 20 ratings and the RPM V2 Friction has 3.6★ from 5 ratings. Pick the Kamito Alpha x if you want more feel. Pick the RPM V2 Friction if you want more control.
They're about even on power — the Kamito Alpha x scores 3.6/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players.
The RPM V2 Friction is rated higher on control — the Kamito Alpha x scores 3.3/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the Kamito Alpha x scores 3.7/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱10,440 for the Kamito Alpha x and ~₱14,500 for the RPM V2 Friction. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
PaddleBag lists the Kamito Alpha x as unknown and the RPM V2 Friction as unknown.
